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Overview

Thales is seeking a Line Maintenance Technician to perform line maintenance, installation, and repair work on In-Flight Entertainment systems at JFK Airport. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced airport environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and system modifications on Thales In-Flight Entertainment systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently to ensure minimal aircraft downtime.
  • Document all airline logbook discrepancies related to Thales systems in a timely manner.
  • Submit detailed reports of maintenance activities to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements during maintenance activities.
  • Maintain compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain airport security requirements.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Strong avionics and electronics knowledge.
  • Ability to analyze data and troubleshoot issues.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and fluency in English.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Flexible work schedule required, including days, evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Work is performed in outdoor aircraft ramp environments and/or hangars.
  • Position may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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Pay in context

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The local market in Jamaica, NY

Jamaica, NY currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 202 other active welding openings from 135 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Jamaica, or widen the search to New York.

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